The GaryVee Audio Experience

Loved having sports marketing legend and good friend Brandon Steiner stop by the #AskGaryVee show this past week. Brandon built a one of a kind business and is one of the few that were able to partner up with the New York Yankees (and claims to be the inventor of the Everything Bagel). This guy moves just as fast as I do and is absolutely killing it. The stories and call-in questions in here are complete fire - I know you'll love it. ;) 

It may not seem like it, but August is one of the most important months for an entrepreneur. Everyone else is sleeping or on vacation and just simply not on their A-Game. Now's the time to prepare. Now's the time to get your 4th quarter hustle up and running. <3

At the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, talking to their football team about understanding the bigger picture. When you are at the prime of your career, you have the leverage. This generation of athletes is being smart about branding and entrepreneurship and the time after they retire around 30 years of age. Share this with someone that needs to understand where the bigger picture in life stands <3

Loved taking this meeting with Aija to discuss the mechanics around monetizing as a non-profit, why having a podcast and/or vlog is completely vital to any entrepreneur at this time, and transitioning from different pillars of content and themes to maximize social reach. This is a really great one guys, hope you love it :)

Between #AskGaryVee with Linda Cohn, talking business, branding and the future with Aija Mayrock and an in-depth fireside chat I had with the Vaynermedia LA summer interns, this week was nothing short of spectacular. Loved having Linda on the show, because she brought so much energy and passion to the table which got me fired up. You REALLY don't want to miss anything from this week especially. Hit me up on Twitter and let me know what your thoughts are! Enjoy ;)

This episode was FIRE all around. Loved loved loved having Linda Cohn - one of ESPN's Sportscenter top anchors talk about the way she got to where she is. Her story's similar to mind in that she literally put in 7 days a week, and worked for free to break through into the massive success she is today. You really don't want to miss this one. The calls are good ;)

I'm constantly asked about my thoughts on work life balance, hustle culture and work ethic and I hope this one will answer some of those questions for you. There needs to be a conversation that your amount of hustle and grind is directly correlated to how happy or unhappy you are. If you're unhappy, you need to work and strive as hard as you can to change that. You're the only person who's able to change at that level so it's completely up to YOU to make it happen. Hope you enjoy these thoughts- hit me up on Anchor for more like this :)

On this episode of After The App, I sit down with Lightspeed Ventures partner Aaron Batalion and Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover to talk about their backgrounds in coding and development, how entrepreneurship is blending together into tech culture, and our thoughts on emerging cryptocurrency.

This message is SO important, because it goes right back down to the core basics of what to do. Even if you're only starting out, as long as you're doing SOMETHING it's better than sitting idly by and doing nothing to push yourself and your message. Please please take this message to heart and run with it. Big thanks to Anthony M. for this read (IG: Beerswme). Enjoy <3

These fireside chats I get to do are some of my favorites, and I love when they consist of people under my own company. There's some fire questions in here, and I loved sitting down with the summer interns at VMLA to chat and expand the knowledge on both sides. We talked smart devices, where voice is starting and heading, and a ton more. I know you'll enjoy this - let me know your thoughts ;)

One of the big reasons that I'm obsessed with "hustle" and "grind" and just plain putting in the work is because that's the ONE variable that everyone can put in to change the outcome of their lives. And that comes out extremely clear and strong in this interview. Just because you failed at one thing doesn't mean you give up. Learn and get back up and go. Hope you enjoy this ;)

Another completely fire week in the books, starting with my brand new Podcast, #BrownPaperBags. Definitely make sure you give this one a listen - I sit down and do a blind wine tasting with Victoria's Secret Supermodel Erin Heatherton, Editor in Cheif of PureWow, Mary Kate McGrath and award winning winemaker and sommelier Andre Mack and things get wild. If you haven't heard this one you're missing out. Loved kicking off the first selection of Vaynernation reads, and of course throwing back to my overnight success video. Hope you guys love this one ;)

Loved this Q&A we did from my hotel room on a recent visit to Hong Kong. The questions these students asked were great, ranging from defining what's the most promising opportunities in biology are, to my thoughts behind what online shopping will be like in the future, advice for AI startups and ideas about why the US often lags behind other markets. This is a really good one, hope you enjoy ;) 

It may look like I came out of nowhere in a matter of years, but in reality my success was YEARS in the making. I didn't just flip a switch and all of a sudden get on Conan O'Brien, I spent every. single. weekend from when I was 14 working, learning, listening; This rant is the story behind all that. I'd love if you'd pass this on to someone who needs it, or just needs a little push. It's all time. Enjoy <3

What do Sommelier Andre Mack, Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherton, PureWow Editor In Chief Mary Kate McGrath and I have in common? We love wine. So, we sat down and did a blind tasting, with wines sent over from Wine Library and man did this episode blow up. If you're not a wine fan, don't worry- is may still be one of the most FIRE episodes ever - we dove deep into evvvverything. Can't wait to do another one of these, so let me know your thoughts on this format! <3 

Every single person that works within a human resources or CFO role NEEDS to give this keynote a listen. There's content in here that will not only improve your company culture, but give you a better understanding of your employee landscape. One big thing that you need to understand is that happiness isn't solely linked to title and money, but much much more. Once you start taking a look at what your employees are saying about the company on social media, you'll be armed with info to be able to make a massive positive change. Please please please listen closely to his one, I know you'll love it !!

This Keynote was definitely one for the books. I gave this keynote to the Rise conference in Hong Kong last week, for a group of entrepreneurs, and there's some great content in here. I touched on topics focused around staying ahead of platforms that are constantly changing, but that remain within the same basic framework of what communication will remain to be, what happens to attention when large companies spend a ton of money to advertise and where you can slip in, and mapping your actions to match your drive to entrepreneurship. Hope you enjoy this one! Let me know your thoughts ;)

Acting like a media company isn't just a good suggestion right now, it's mission critical. There's no excuse for not pumping out as much content and distributing it as far and wide as humanly possible - that's just the game.  I'm trying something brand new here and having the Vaynernation read out the articles I've been pumping out on Medium. If you want to read an article, hit me up! Shoutout to Matthew Bonelli (IG: @matthewjbonelli) for this read. 

Another total fire week in the books. If you missed ANY content this week, definitely make sure to go back and check it out. Love putting out these quick recaps so to keep you all update. This week was jam packed with an AskGaryVee with the President and CMO of K-Swiss that had some big news, my recently released chat with Black Enterprises, a catch-up with my college roommate, and that's just getting started. If you haven't checked out my brand new Alexa skill, definitely make sure you give it a listen too - Garyvee 365. Have a great weekend, get pumped for Monday ;)

Have you ever wondered exactly what I did while I was in college? Loved meeting up & chatting with one of my roommates and buddies from Mount Ida. This one's worth a listen just for the laughs and stories <3

Loved loved loved sitting down with this group of minority entrepreneurs to chat business and help them figure out the best direct for their work. We chatted everything from hip-hop culture's influence on entrepreneurship, to hacking growth within a business to lead it to success. This one is GREAT and I'd be humbled if you'd give it a listen <3

On this episode of After The App, I sit down with the host of the show, Zane Lowe to talk about the development of the Planet of The Apps series, what it was like working with Apple Music Exec and renowned producer Jimmy Iovine, up and coming hip hop culture and Zane’s journey as a successful DJ and Beats1 Radio host.

This is a HUGE one. Having the guys from K-Swiss on the show was spectacular and I'm so humbled to be a part of their new launch that's breathing life back into the brand (a long with a very secret announcement coming later <3). The call-in's were unrivaled. We took questions about how the brand is planning on revamping itself, what the availability of the new sneaker line is going to be, starting a sneaker reselling business, and the mechanics around staying in a small town to build yourself up versus moving to a big city. Hope you all love this one, I sure did. And hit me up at gvsneaker@vaynermedia.com ;)

Hope you all enjoy this mashup that my thoughts on college are defined from. I'm not saying that there's no benefit in pursuing further education, just that the system isn't running at what it should be. The amount of knowledge I gained going to college, and school for that matter wasn't related to learning about business, but it was learning about people. ;)

Another total fire week In the books. This week I spent some time on AskGaryVee with my man Jon Taffer, re-shared and interview with YouTuber Drawing With Jazza on how to monetize yourself as an artist, and had my third visit to the Breakfast Club here in NYC. If you missed ANY of this, give this one a listen. Can't wait to hear your thoughts ;)

You all know my complete infatuation with audio and spoken word, and that's why I LOVED doing this interview with Michael, the CEO of the app Anchor which lets anyone create their very own "public radio" station, and super easily publish a podcast. We talked about what it's like to launch an app, and how it's nearly impossible to survive on just a launch, what it was like growing a business from the very beginning and what's going on the audio space. Let me know what you think of this one, and follow me on ANCHOR! ;)

If you want to survive the cycle of innovation there is only one thing you need to know. You have to understand that if you remain romantic, you are going to lose. One of the reason’s I have been so successful in my career is because I followed consumer attention. I didn’t hold on to what got me here. Yesterday it was ‘91 cabernet sauvignon and now it’s rosé. Yesterday it was the six second video app Vine, and today it’s Instagram. The fact of the matter is, “The Cycle of Innovation” is nothing more than a bundle of fancy words. In reality the term means nothing. Listen to this podcast to hear more about what I think!

Loved being back on The Breakfast Club last week with my man Charlemagne and the rest of the crew. Hope this chat helped everyone who's trying to build up their business. Everyone has a different motivation in building, but the end goal is largely the same - to be the absolute best in your field, and for that you've gotta understand what you're doing. Enjoy ;) 

Turning art, music or any other sort of creative practice into a lucrative business isn't easy, which is why I loved this interview I did with popular YouTuber Josiah Brooks of Drawing with Jazza! There's a lot of really important touch points here, beyond just art like how to monetize your creative profession when the lens is currently focused on vlogging and video content, how to recognize when you should be working for free to boost exposure in the long run, and finding the balance between what the market wants and your own creative passions. This is an AMAZING one, enjoy it !!

This interview went in deep. It was great chatting with Steve on his PBS show, One to One and diving into why I am the way I am, and why I believe that I was raised with confidence, conviction and the ability to really squeeze out the BS, while being able to provide value to others. Hope you enjoy it, hit me up on Twitter and let me know your thoughts !! 

This keynote was total FIRE. Loved being at Danny Morel's "Relentless" talk, chatting about everything from Real Estate to figuring out exactly where your attention should be focused to get the most out of your marketing. The Q&A section here was great, and a lot of the questions were relatable on every level. Once you start doing things for yourself, the path you need to take becomes real clear - then it's just up to you to execute. Enjoy ;)

This is hands down one of the best episodes ever. The energy between Jon and I was completely unmatched, and the call-in questions were on point. Besides being the host of the massively successful show Bar Rescue, Jon is an entrepreneur through and through. We talked and took questions about how to expand your reach to your restaurant, diving deep into the nitty gritty of a BBQ spot in Kentucky, and monetizing personal content. This one was seriously FIRE and I can't wait for you to hear it. Let me know what you thought !!!

Really really hope nobody missed a single second this week, but in case you did - here's the highlights. Between releasing the full three hours of the completely FIRE Washington Sq Park meetup I did, to hosting back to back #AskGaryVee's with Morgan Spurlock and my man Jon Taffer, the content here is diverse and totally sick. Let me know what you thought of this week ;)

Friday's are complete BS. There's no reason you should be striving for the weekend, because that means you're not doing something right. Family time is important, and being with the ones you love is important but shouldn't be running away from what you do towards the weekend. I used to do this, so TRUST me, you need to change this before it gets too far. Take this rant to heart because EVERY SINGLE PERSON needs to hear this. Share it with a friend that really needs it !!

LOVED having my man Morgan Spurlock on the show. If you don't know him, he's the mastermind behind the popular documentary Supersize Me. We sat down and chatted about how he came up in the entertainment biz, starting out with some seriously fun stories as a production assistant, and then answered questions like when you should start looking for a business partner, what you should be taking advantage of when studying in another country, and how to start monetizing your own personal brand and social content. Check this out, it's a great one ;) 

On this episode of "After The App", I chat with the creators of the app "Special Guest", Damon Wayans Jr. and Kris Jones. We talk about what it was like venturing into the app world from Damon's acting background, exactly what went on behind the scenes in the Developers Lounge, and they give some insightful tips on entrepreneurship and app development. Enjoying these behind the scenes podcasts? hit me up on Twitter and let me know !!

Cannes was great, but i LOVED hanging out with my man Black Coffee and doing this #askgaryvee LIVE on the VaynerX yacht. We talked about what how he got started in the music industry, trying out a few things before landing on what he's doing now. The questions here were great, answering questions about how to balance work and life, how to appropriately deal with rejection, and inspiration vs motivation. Hope you enjoy this one !! 

LOVED loved loved being on my man Jim Rome's show. I talked about exactly when my desire to buy the New York Jets started, when I think that'll happen, and what my idea of the media landscape will be in 20 years. Keep an eye on Augmented and Mixed reality, because as technology gets smaller and more efficient, these two areas will start to matter a whole lot more... Just keep in mind that as you're hustling, it's not about the money or fame - it's about not complaining. If you're complaining, you're definitely not hustling your way to a better life. Really enjoyed this talk guys, let me know what you thought ;)

This one was HUGE. Easily one of my best meetups, and I loved talked to everyone that came out. Seriously, enjoy this one because every single person has a different question and story and it's FULL of gold. Hit me up and let me know what you think of these longer ones ;)

Another FIRE week in the books. Hope everyone enjoyed this week, and if you missed ANYTHING at all (which you really won't want to), give this one a listen. Between the throwback to my talk at google, and the advice that EVERY SINGLE PERSON needs to hear about starting over in their careers, there's a ton. We dropped the first episode of After The App this week too, where I talked to Ben Silverman & Howard Owens about their experience producing Planet Of The Apps. Give this one a listen, and make sure to catch up on anything you missed. Can't wait for next week ;)

This is IT guys. We took full advantage of time here, and did a Reddit AMA fully from the back of a moving car, traveling through Manhattan. There's some great questions in here that spread far and wide - from reverse engineering yourself to figure out what content you should be producing, to my sleeping habits, and how brick and mortar shops should be thinking to stay ahead of the game. If you couldn't tell, I love doing these AMA's. Can't wait for the next one. Let me know your thoughts ;) 

If you like wine (and business), you're going to love this one. This is a throwback to a talk I did at Google about growing wine library, all while doing a live wine tasting and Q&A. The questions here are a perfect mix of wine and business, throwing straight back to building the business that started it all. Give this one a listen and let me know what you thought <3

In this episode of After The App, I sit down with the Executive Producers of Planet Of The Apps, Ben Silverman and Howard Owens to discuss their insight into the show, we talk about the very first day of filming, and the biggest surprises they encountered while producing Apple's first venture into TV.

Know those hundreds of hours you spend doing absolutely nothing? Stop using them to binge watch House of Cards and start hustling to make some money. Check this one out because we're halfway through the year, and that means we're halfway through the #2017FlipChallenge - but its literally never too late to start. Watch eBay, watch Craigslist, and start hopping on Facebook Marketplace and all those new flipping apps. Shoot me a DM and let me know where you're at :)

This rant is for every single person that thinks they're "too old to start over", or that they're stuck in a job they hate instead of pursuing what they really want to do. At 31 I was a wine merchant buying and selling wine, and now I'm leading Vaynermedia. The INTERNET is what's enabling you to do a complete 180 and aim for what you really want. It doesn't matter if you're 25, 26 or even 54. This 100 percent applies to you, and you NEED to hear this one. Hit me up on twitter and let me know you heard this and understood !! 

This intimate episode consists of calling my dad, Sasha Vaynerchuk. I hope you enjoy it, and I wish a happy fathers day to you and your father <3.

Want to make sure you didn't miss a SINGLE beat this week? These are the most FIRE highlights that stood out this week on the Garyvee Audio Experience. Dive in, get hyped and push hard this weekend. Make sure you take a listen to the phone call I had with the father of a nine year old who stood up to a bully and turned the situation around. The advice in here isn't limited to anyone. I also talked about exactly where the social landscape is heading, and where it came FROM. Hope you loved this week's content, let me know what you thought ;) ;)

This keynote I gave at the INC 500 seminar holds some KEY points to your small biz marketing. Content is King. The way you advertise, the way you market and show your product is so insanely important, but giving CONTEXT around what you’re doing is what matters. Because we’re living in a more fragmented world, your content and context around have to be as attention grabbing and eye catching as possible. Let me know your thoughts and give this one a listen ;)

Loved having my man Mike Rashid stop by and chat. We spent some time on ideas behind building an audience - why you shouldn't only focus on avenues that have the highest reach, but will have the highest impact. One HUGE point we made here toward the fitness industry was having the self-awarness to not just pedal products for a quick buck. Do you really want to be selling things that you don't believe in to your friends and family? Leaving a legacy is what the goal is here. In everything I do, I want to leave behind a MASSIVE legacy of myself and what I created. Focus on the number of people that will come to your funeral, not on the number in the bank. Give this a listen - let me know what you thought :)

Thad reached out to me via email, explaining how his daughter, 9 year old Olivia was getting bullied in school. But she didn't just let it happen. After hearing my "For All The Haters" video, she stood up to the bully, and told her teachers, later converting the former bully into a friend and going to her birthday party. I was so touched by this message that I called up Thad and Olivia to talk to them about exactly what of my content inspired Olivia. Thad, Olivia and myself would LOVE if you'd take a listen to this one. It really means the world & please check out "For All The Haters" if you haven't already seen it. <3 <3